The Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Here To Help You

What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an
independent
organization within the Internal Revenue Service that helps taxpayers and
protects taxpayer rights. Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated
fairly and that you know and understand your rights under the
Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

What Can the Taxpayer Advocate Service Do For You?

We can help you resolve problems that you can’t resolve with the IRS. And our service is free. If you qualify for our assistance, you will be assigned to one advocate who will work with you throughout the process and will do everything possible to resolve your issue. TAS can help you
if:

How Can You Learn About Your Taxpayer Rights?

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights describes ten basic rights that all taxpayers have when dealing with the IRS. Our Tax Toolkit at
taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov can help you understand
what these rights mean to you and how they apply. These are
your rights. Know them. Use them.